text: ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA January 11th, 2016 Throughout the Jewish Scriptures, but especially in the Book of Hosea, God's people are called his Bride. The word appears again in the writings of St. Paul and St. John the Evangelist. The authors of Christian Scriptures also began using a word we now translate as "Church," but which in their day referred to loosely organized groups of individuals who believed in Christ. Paul describes these believers as members of Christ's own body. Their unity as "Church" arose from their common Eucharistic experience of Christ. As the number of Christian believers grew, ordinary people began to use the word "Church" to refer simply to the religious hierarchy that was developing to maintain communication and unity between these far-flung groups of believers—the visible face of a new religious institution. With the word used increasingly for the governing structure of the institution, and less and less for the groups of believers the hierarchy governed, notions once connected with God's people were eventually applied to something neither Hosea or John the Evangelist would have recognized as Bride. By the Middle Ages, believers St. Peter had called a chosen and royal priesthood were subservient to an elaborate religious hierarchy. The man who had once simply presided over the community of believers in Rome had assumed complete control of Christendom and was calling himself Pontifex Maximus and the Vicar of Christ. He humbled secular rulers and amassed great wealth. He sent and sometimes even led armies to slaughter unbelievers and dissenters. He sired children by his mistresses and placed them as spiritual leaders over believers. Catherine of Siena was born 44 years after Boniface VIII ended his scandalous life. By this time the bishops of Rome had abandoned that city and were living in southern France. To pay for their lives of luxury, they sold religious offices to the highest bidders. "If the King of England wants his donkey made a bishop," said Clement VI, "he only has to ask." While the Inquisition tortured dissenters in one part of the palace in Avignon, popes were often cradled elsewhere in the palace in the laps of the loveliest women of Provence. Catherine gave herself entirely to God from early childhood. She firmly clung to her decision, despite her parents' strenuous attempts to push her towards marriage. She became a Dominican tertiary instead of a cloistered nun and lived three years as a hermit. When she was 20 years old Christ appeared to her and betrothed her to himself. Shortly afterwards, he led her from her solitary life and told her to find him and love him in others. Miracles of all sorts accompanied her prayers. A group of disciples gathered around her. As she traveled through Italy, crowds came to meet her, and many changed their lives for the better. As a bride of Christ, she was a catalyst for true "Church" wherever she went. The last years of her life were spent re-establishing peace in the institution governing the Church. She helped convince Gregory XI to return from France to Rome, and then spent her last two years trying to restrain Urban VI, one of the most spiteful and vile-tempered popes in history. Several weeks before her death, as she was praying before a mosaic in the old basilica of St. Peter, she saw Peter's fishing boat leave the mosaic and land on her shoulder. It crushed her to the ground and she had to be carried home. She remained virtually paralyzed until her death on April 29, 1380. In this icon, the boat from the mosaic is a medieval ocean-going vessel with the papal coat of arms on its sail, in sharp contrast to Peter's simple fishing boat. May the holy woman who bears this monstrous ship on her back help us see ourselves once again as St. Peter saw us, a chosen and royal priesthood, Hosea's Bride of God.


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Soulive Confirms New Year's Shows
The latest band to confirm its New Years Eve plans isSoulive. The trio will return home to Boston for a two-night run at its old haunt the Paradise on December 30 and 31. As previously reported, the group recently spent time in the studio working on its first album since 2007s No Place Like Soul. Soulives longtime friend Sam Kinninger appears on the disc and may very well also join the core trio on New Years Eve.
In addition, guitarist Eric Krasno has confirmed a handful of new solo shows. On October 23, Krasno will perform with the Dr. Claw supergroup at New Orleans famed Tipitina's French Quarter. Kraz will then stay in the Big Easy for performances Adam Deitch, Marco Benevneto and Kirk Joseph at the Bile Nile on October 24 and 25. Finnally, hell return to New York in time to perform with his own Eric Krasno Band at Sullivan Hall on November 6.

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>>Penguins Win Stanley Cup
(San Jose, CA) — The Penguins are Stanley Cup champions. The Pens captured their first title since 2009 with a 3-1 win over the Sharks in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final in San Jose. It's Pittsburgh's fourth Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.
>>Cards Complete Sweep Of Pirates
(Pittsburgh, PA) — The Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the Pirates with an 8-3 win. Randal Grichuk and Matt Holliday homered for St. Louis, which swept a set in Pittsburgh for the first time since August 2009. Mike Leake tossed seven strong innings to improve to 5-and-4.
>>Cubs Clobber Braves
(Atlanta, GA) — The Cubs clobbered the Braves, 13-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set in Atlanta. Jon Lester allowed only an unearned run in seven innings to improve to 8-and-3. At 43-and-18, Chicago is off to its best 61-game start since winning the World Series in 1907.
>>Royals Top White Sox
(Chicago, IL) — The Royals topped the White Sox, 3-1, in the rubber match of a three-game series in Chicago. Jose Abreu smacked a solo homer in the sixth for the Sox. Carlos Rodon allowed two runs in six frames to fall to 2-and-6 with the tough-luck loss.
>>Warriors Host Cavs In Game Five
(Oakland, CA) — The Warriors can capture their second straight championship with a home win over the Cavaliers in Game Five of the NBA Finals tonight. Golden State took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven set with a 108-97 win in Cleveland on Friday.
>>Warriors' Green Suspended
(Oakland, CA) — The Warriors will try to clinch their second consecutive title without one of their best players. Draymond Green has been suspended for tonight's tilt after being retroactively issued a Flagrant One foul for his scuffle with LeBron James in Game Four.
>>Logano Wins FireKeepers Casino 400
(Brooklyn, MI) — Joey Logano took the checkered flag at the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Logano led 138 of 200 laps en route to securing a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup playoffs. Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick rounded out the top five.
>>Berger Wins St. Jude Classic
(Memphis, TN) — Daniel Berger is celebrating his first career PGA Tour victory. Berger posted a three-shot win at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis on Sunday. Berger finished 13-under for the championship. Phil Mickelson ended in a tie with Brook Koepka and Steve Stricker for second at 10-under.


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At glacial speed we have been making progress on our front entry. We are STILL working on it, but it still looks pretty much the same as this.
What we have accomplished since the above photo is adding a second entrance to this deck. We have created a ramp that goes up from the driveway and wraps around the front, and then eases up into this new entrance. This is so people will have only one small step instead of the 7 at the main entrance. The one step can easily be turned into a ramp for wheelchairs or for hand trucks carrying anything heavy to load into the house – like a new washer and dryer for my laundry room, someday.
I can't really show you pictures of the new entrance as it was just finished last night and today we are bracing for the storm of the century. Well, I shouldn't say the storm of the century, the last one of this magnitude happened when my mother was in her 20's, and since she's one of my only blog readers, I shouldn't risk offending her. 🙂 Let's just say it's a big huge storm that is coming! And we've had a couple of inches of rain overnight, so photo's aren't that great at the moment.
For the next step, we are kind of dragging our feet because it involves a HUGE purchase – the front doors.
Below is the door we picked out.
I poorly Photoshopped the door onto our entrance so we can kind of visualize it. I love the wood contrasted against the metal. I think this will look quite stately! Stay tuned for more progress over the next few weeks!


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In 1240, a few Carmelite brothers from Palestine started a monastery in Toulouse, France. The great Carmelite priest, St. Simon Stock, visited Toulouse twenty-five years later. A good and devout woman asked to see him. She introduced herself simply as Joan.
She earnestly asked the priest if she could join the Carmelite order as an associate. St. Simon Stock who was the head of the order agreed and granted Joan's request. Joan became the first lay associate. She received the habit of the Carmelite order and in the presence of St. Simon Stock, Joan made a promise to always be chaste and pure.
Joan continued her quiet, simple life in her own home. She tried to be as faithful as possible to the rules of the Carmelites for the rest of her life. Joan went to daily Mass and devotions at the Carmelite church.
She spent the rest of the day visiting the poor, the sick and the lonely. She trained the altar boys. She helped the elderly and those who were weak and frail by performing useful tasks and running errands for them. Joan prayed with them and brightened many lives with her cheerful conversations.
Blessed Joan carried a picture of the crucified Jesus in her pocket. That was her "book." Every now and then, she would pull out the picture and gaze at it. Her eyes would light up. People said that Joan read some new and wonderful lesson every time she studied the picture.
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Catholic League may be violating IRS rules
Kos blogger Jeffrey Feldman has an excellent post questioning the legality actions by William Donohue of the Catholic League.
Kos blogger Jeffrey Feldman has an excellent post questioning the legality actions by William Donohue of the Catholic League.
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Buffalo congressman Brian Higgins walked out of a Catholic church service Sunday after a deacon berated him during a sermon for the lawmaker's recent vote supporting stem cell research. http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--higgins-stemcells0124jan24,0,5467237.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork
Will Two Rivers Baptist Church be providing equal time to other points of view at it's tax free facilities? Just askin'.
Via Correntewire we learn that Forbes magazine discovered recently that the Democratic Leadership Council lost its nonprofit 501c4 status and owes more than $20,000 in back taxes for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999.
The IRS has issued a great new set of guidelines for churches and other nonprofits to help them avoid illegal political activity and lobbying.
Today's Houston Chronicle http://chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/3742329.html reports that "Barbara Bush donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund with specific instructions that the money be spent with an educational software company owned by her son Neil."


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Navy weighs new frigate requirements against LCS
The U.S. Navy has issued its official wish list for its future frigate and set a 45-day deadline for shipbuilders to respond. As acting Navy Secretary Sean Stackley had promised, the Request For Information opens the door wide to both U.S. and foreign designs. It doesn't lock the Navy into buying an upgraded variant of the current Littoral Combat Ships, but it doesn't rule it out, either. – Breaking Defense
European report alleges APM computer system had holes
A new report alleges that APM Terminals may have had cybersecurity vulnerabilities at a Rotterdam terminal at points prior to the "Petya" attacks on June 27. The global port operator's terminal operating system at Maasvakte 2 lacked antivirus protection, penetration testing and firewall separation as late as 2015, and warnings from security experts continued into 2016. Worldwide, 17 APMT terminals were affected, including one in Mobile. – Maritime Executive
'Innovation Zone' to be introduced at automotive conference
The future of the automotive industry factory floor comes into focus at the inaugural "Innovation Zone" at this year's Southern Automotive Conference (SAC), to be held in Birmingham October 4-6. The SAC has become one of the most important conferences in the North American automotive manufacturing industry, attracting more than 1,000 attendees, including the South's leading automakers, their suppliers and exhibitors from around the globe. – News release
B&G completes Renaissance Dallas at Plano
Brasfield & Gorrie announced Monday that the company has completed work on the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel. An event marked the opening of the new hotel and included a Samurai rope-cutting ceremony. Part of the new $3 billion, 250-acre Legacy West master development in Plano, Texas, the 15-story, 304-guestroom luxury hotel features a modern, upscale design that blends Asian and Texas authenticity. – News release
Couple has unusual storefront for new candy shop
Birmingham is a little sweeter since Wayne and Cassie Bolden moved to town. The couple opened Birmingham Candy Co., focusing on selling handcrafted Southern sweets that are not available in grocery stores. Their new business is in a 100-square-foot converted shipping container in Railroad Park steps away from Regions Field. The unusual storefront has been home base for the new business for two months. – ANC
Employers fear working remotely may mean remotely working
The speed of digital technology has allowed workers to be mobile and flexible, and more employers continue to embrace remote work policies. But it has also created demand for continuous updates and real-time collaboration. And that change has driven some companies — including IBM, Best Buy and Yahoo— to recall some of their remote workforces back into the office. – APR
Oyster recycling program has now covered 7.2 acres
As oysters' role in maintaining a vibrant coastal ecosystem becomes more clear, environmental groups are trying to bring back devastated oyster populations. In some places, this means getting restaurants to recycle their leftover oyster shells to put back into the ocean instead of sending them to a landfill. An effort in Alabama run by waste firm Republic Services and the Alabama Coastal Foundation has collected enough oyster shells to cover 7.2 acres of sea floor. – Mental Floss
Atlanta private equity group buys Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
The Atlanta-based private equity firm Roark Capital Group is buying Birmingham's Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q, according to a report Monday afternoon by the Nation's Restaurant News. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. In an interview with AL.com Monday night, Brian Lyman of Jim 'N Nick's said the acquisition by Roark will allow the company to continue to grow its brand while also bringing about 32 support jobs to Jim 'N Nick's home offices in Birmingham. – AL.com
HealthSouth changing its name come next year
HealthSouth on Monday announced it will change its name to Encompass Health Corp., effective Jan. 2, 2018. Founded in 1984, the company is the nation's leading owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. – AL.com


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Many happy returns and wishing you a very happy birthday Kate! Beautiful photo, love your hair and your gorgeous dress.
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A daycare center in Hobe Sound is under investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families after reports of a teacher falling asleep, leaving children unsupervised, according to WPTV.
The DCFconfirmed it's investigating the Dunbar Center but wouldn't go into details.
The director of the Dunbar Center, Paul Kelly, did not want to go on camera but confirmed the incident.
He said two teachers were looking after the children when one of them left to go to the bathroom. The other teacher then fell asleep. Kelly said the teacher had taken over-the-counter PM painkillers …
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The Royal Trio – William, Kate, and Harry – teamed up in London to attend events to promote World Mental Health Day along with their charity Heads Together.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended two events today – the first at County Hall and the second on the London Eye. The theme of the day was focused on supporting and thanking friends and family through issues and crisis of mental health.
At County Hall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry met with friends and family who support, suffer, offer aid, and care for, and focus on mental health issues. They met with friends who helped each other through trying times and family members who offer mental health first aid to loves ones.
At the event, William, Catherine, and Harry all delivered short speeches. The Duchess of Cambridge said, "All of us know someone who has been through difficult emotional times, and we know how hard it can be to see a way forward."
She continued, "William, Harry and I feel it is our duty to do what we can, with your help, to shine a spotlight on emotional wellbeing and highlight the support that is out there to prevent or manage the pain at difficult times."
Harry, William, and Kate at a Heads Together event earlier this year
It has become clear that William, Kate, and Harry are making mental health awareness a priority in their charitable outreach. Prince Harry stated in his speech that "the more we all get behind this topic, the more we can help not just the individuals suffering, but also their entire families and work colleagues as well. Together we will break the stigma forever and save lives."
For today's events, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a pink floral dress by Kate Spade – a new designer for Kate. Many had hoped she would wear some of the American-based designer's feminine, frilly frocks.
The "Encore Rose" design featured on the dress is seen throughout Kate Spade's current collection, including a second dress, two blouses, a scarf, and even an iPhone case. This print really does seem princess-perfect.
Kate accessorized with caramel suede pumps from Gianvito Rossi and the Nina clutch from LK Bennett in Trench leather. She also wore her pink morganite earrings from Kiki McDonough.
Later in the day, the trio headed to the iconic London Eye for a #WMHD event with Heads Together. They took a classic ride on the Eye along with supporters of local mental health charities.
In the evening, the London Eye was lit purple in honor of World Mental Health Day. Today's events show the Cambridge's and Prince Harry's dedication to ending the stigma and raising awareness for mental health.
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More Flexible, More Powerful, More Convenient
BRENTUNING MPF (MyPersonalFlasher) S1000RR/HP4 Flash Tool V2
More Flexible, More Powerful, More Convenient
What solution this new flash tool provides over current flash tools on market:
-Works over WIFI internet, no need to email files back and forth – you share a file cloud with BrenTuning engineer/tuner to share files on and can access it anytime.
-Simple $100 unlock fee and ability to work with other makes and models, various motorcycle purchases, trade ups. Eventually all OBD protocols will be added to work with this exact unit so you can keep beyond current bike purchase (cars, trucks, motorcycles). Just simply pay the map price, keep the hardware forever. Special "trade up" price for bikes that are traded up among st same owner.
-The diagnostic cable and flash cable are 2 separate entities, making this tool work with Bluetooth ELM units, code clearing apps, torque apps, or ability to use on other makes and models after tuning your bike (with an unlock) More BrenTuning approved apps, gauges, power measurement, Bluetooth code clearing and diagnostic will come.
-All new more robust / powerful mapping. It can download a 2.5MB file vs. previous 2.0MB file, allowing for more data area for large tuning surface area for better mapping, .5MB more map area for tuning.
– New Pump/Race, Head/Cam base mapping, high compression piston, low boost turbo kit, nitrous mapping.
-Faster upload/download time of files.
-Hold 4 tuned files, and 1 original at a time. Can be deleted and replaced with 4 more at any point. You can request different exhaust map setups, etc, and old can be removed.
-Works with 4.0+Android devices currently
-Automatically matches up software versions, and does not allow bike to run with wrong year software that does not match the download, avoiding mix ups with customers loading wrong files, wrong firmware, and no starts.
-A live log will always be available for master on the backend and the master can also see in realtime what is going on the screen where BrenTuning can also take control and see log files instantly to see if the client is not following protocol. (IE choosing Audi, instead of BMW MOTORRAD) Emails are sent to both parties when the reads/uploads are sent to make sure everyone is in the loop of file creations. This is KEY, as we can monitor every move of the flash tool – meaning if the customer didn't flash the right file per modset, or even flash at all. We can troubleshoot and help!
-Custom remote dyno tuning is a lot faster and simpler to those who choose to go that route, as long as WIFI is connected.
-Works with any Android device 4.0+ that support file sharing.
How it works:
How to order:
We have 20 + Android units sold at the moment, and are creating new cables by the day. Those interested in purchasing will become part of a pre-order at 50% value for batch of next 20. Those IPhone/Windows only customer will be put on a list when those are completed. For those looking to upgrade from the previous handheld tuner, this will be an option as more cables become available. You will be responsible for just the hardware changes, not the mapping charge.
The new cost is $1095+shipping which includes 4 maps and all the new additions above. This $100 increase is due to hardware cost changing on our end for the 2 cables and to be able to offer all these value added features and more flexibility moving forward.
TO ORDER YOU MUST EMAIL email@example.com for a Flash tool order form.
• Remap part/idle/tip-in/deceleration + open and closed loop full throttle lambda fueling targets
• Remap part and full throttle timing for premium*pump and race fuels (91+93+100+105+116)*
• Removing 1-2-3rd gear ignition retard
• Remap desired load tables to supply a full power at high loads
• Remap throttle torque tables to supply a full 100% open throttle operation at higher loads
• Remap of all throttle tables rain through slick for smoother operation and drive-ability
• Enhanced Traction control / throttle retard in all modes / Quick Shifter performance through load modification
• Cat temp threshold fuel override for bikes with full exhaust (avoids failsafe fueling rich override)
• Adjust the rev limiter to HP Race ECU limits for stock motor (or built motors can be set higher, adjustable)
• Adjust decal fueling / load to HP Race ECU spec
• Adjust fueling adaptation for instant response and consistent power to HP Race ECU limits
• Adjust timing octane adaptation for instant response and consistent power to HP Race ECU limits
• Set upper octane ignition limit to be able to adjust for higher race fueling on the fly (unleaded oxygenated fuels)
• Torque limiters modified and adjusted for performance at all engine loads
• Up to +15WHP gains on 100% stock 2010+ S1000RR and up to +20wHP gains with full exhaust seen in 3rd party testing
• Mapping for all exhaust brand completed, head/cam kits,along with ported head files (Slip-ons, all Full systems, custom systems)
• ABS/DTC/HPRace/mapping fixes applied to all Pre 2012 bikes
• Additional Custom Tuning parameters / remote Dyno Tuning available for extra fee***
• Includes: All S1000RR / HP4 / HP RACE Ecus!
• Uses factory 02 sensors, no longer need to force bike into open loop for tuning, allows for better engine braking, fuel target optimization, and part throttle / idle driveability.
• Load based ECU has alot of fine tuning adjustment versus piggyback tuner when setup correctly. Fuel piggybacks and ignition modules will not defeat the cat temp override or per gear fueling and perform poorly off the dyno in real world conditions. Ignition modules will not defeat the ignition and torque limiter tables, even when set to extremes the bike will detune itself.
• Corrects the Checksum/Immobilizer that causes most S1000RR tuners to brick ECUs.
• Undetectable methods of loading the file.
• Does not require Power Commander or Bazazz units – they can be removed.
• Unlock the ignition and throttle and torque limiters that plague these bikes with piggyback modules, especially at higher power levels.
Stock 2012 S1000RR 3RD PARTY DYNO on ACN 91 octane and no mods 188+whp!
2011 S1000RR stock vs. flash vs. ported head + flash
2010 S1000RR flash vs. bazazz tuned bike 200+whp and runs 8.7!
Link: My ported head & Bren tune reflash (base map) experience
" Professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The BrenTuning team delivered excellent work and answered all of my questions. Their E-Tune service was a great experience and I would do it again. "May 12, 2017
" I highly recommend Bren Tuning. I've gone to see them twice with my 15' STI, first time after getting the access port and installing an intake and last week for GS downpipe, N1 cat back and of course another tune. Couldn't be happier with the results, car runs and sounds even better that I expected. "May 12, 2017
" Had my 2010 335xi serviced here and I have nothing but good things to say about these guys. I had a lot of work done at once and it all came out perfect. Definitely recommend and you are guaranteed to be pleased with the results! "May 12, 2017
" Just finished getting a e-tune on my 15 wrx and its amazing! Car runs so smooth and has so much power! I highly recommend them for anything you need for your car. I will be taking the 3 hour trip to get more work done. Customer service was great and speedy! "May 12, 2017
" I've been working with Bren for over a year now on my 2015 STi. It's not often I find a shop that shares my perspective when it comes to my car. Down to earth, "REAL' car-guys. They treat my car as if it were their own, and do their best to exceed my expectations every time. I also use them for maintenance on my car. Its where I prefer to bring my car, because I know nothing will be overlooked. And when track days come around , they'll be there too, to help and advise me every step of the way. I cant ask for anything more than that. "May 12, 2017
" Bren seriously took his time with my tune and it was absolutely amazing. Really worked hard to get it right and when I saw that dyno sheet I almost wanted to cry from joy, power curves were amazing and he ended up getting me perfectly to 337hp 337tq. I couldn't be more happy with numbers like that. Not only was the tune amazing, but the customer service. I had a 330 spot on a Friday, ran into some trouble getting there and wasn't able to arrive until 45 minutes after my appointment. I simply called them, and was told exactly this "hey man no worries we understand, get here whenever you can and we'll make sure we take care of you tonight." To me... That says it all about Bren right there. Excellent work, you've got a lifetime customer here. "May 12, 2017
" Had an install and protune done with Bren and the team on my 2015 WRX. Car put out absolutely stunning results! Bren really took time and patience getting the tune right. After the dyno tune he sat with me for a ride along to make sure everything was to my liking. Great team, very friendly, down to earth and professional! "May 12, 2017
" Got my 2015 Wrx e-tuned by Brentuning and could not have been any better. All my questions and concerns were answered in a timely fashion along with the tuning process itself. Car is now so much more drivable with the rev hang removed, pulls much smoother, and pulls way harder all the way to redline. "May 12, 2017
" Hands Down...The BEST Customer Service Ever. I have a Stage 2+ 2012 STi and worked with BrenTuning to have a Protune added. The car feels completely different. There is significantly less delay in response time. The boost holds much better and is a much smoother pull. I can also feel a significant gain in tongue. Their response time was incredible though. Communication was done through email and the turn around time was instantaneous, literally felt like texting. I would highly recommend BrenTuning for great work and outstanding customer service. "May 09, 2017


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The video WAS featured on the front page as element of a Super Bowl Campaign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhFSCi0WjM0 doesn't make a difference if VW paid for it because the other advertisements did not get 15 million views. I had one particular video featured just before and I know how it feels to get a million views. Gaining featured or spotlighted on YouTube is excellent publicity.
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That's how I interpret this statement, made this morning on CNN's State of the Union:
What we're trying to do is to help clear the air so that those who remain in power, starting with President Mubarak, with his new vice president, with the new prime minister, will begin a process of reaching out, of creating a dialogue that will bring in peaceful activists and representatives of civil society to, you know, plan a way forward that will meet the legitimate grievances of the Egyptian people.
The clear suggestion of "remain in power" is that Mubarak should stay but reform. It's what we should say of a man who has been an invaluable ally for 30 years. Simply siding with "the people" promotes a vacuum which all kinds of bad elements can fill. And abandoning allies is reprehensible.
There needs to be change in Egypt, and now probably even Mubarak knows it. But it needs to be orderly or the Muslim Brotherhood will be running the place.
I haven't heard anything like this out of the White House. I wonder if Hillary is freelancing a bit.
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Literally meaning of Kanchanjunga is "mountain of jewels". It is said that the famous sage Guru Padma Sambhava buried the treasures of knowledge in this most beautiful of mountains. It is so revered by the locals that the Lamas from Sikkim do an annual tribute dance to this sacred peak. This region takes you to the snowline through thick forests of rhododendron trees in the lower region and yak grazing in high pastures. The wild flowers are in full bloom during the months of April and May, and clear views of the mountains are also more likely during this period.
Much more than trek, it is a journey of discovery. The Kanchanjunga Range is possibly the last unexplored region of Eastern Nepal. Breathtaking views of the vast Himalayan range can be seen from the majority of the route's trails.
This is a sparsely populated area with mainly Limbu and Rai communities. The people are not accustomed to receiving tourists at their doorsteps and show great hospitality.
For an all-round trekking experience a visit to either, or both, base camps of Kanchenjunga, at 8586 meters, the third highest mountain on earth, is always possible but our experience recommends making the both base camps in a single trip. Once you arrive in the higher parts of Kanchenjunga, you will find great masses of Himalayan peaks surrounded by a number of peaks lesser in height but no less attractive. The trek is at times arduous but it passes through some wonderful remote villages and is never boring.


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Emmett's Grange is the highest farm on Exmoor, under 3 miles from the village of Simonsbath. At 1,250 feet, this wonderful elevated position boasts some of the most stunning views out onto the wild and rugged Exmoor landscape; providing fantastic clean fresh air and spectacular skies.
Right at the heart of this 900 acre estate sits The Grange, an elegant, traditional Georgian-style period large holiday home on Exmoor that comfortably sleeps 15 alongside its smaller annexe, The Linhay that sleeps 2.
Both oh these Exmoor holiday cottages can be found at the end of their own private drive, framed by mature beech trees and looking out into fields and moorlands.
Guests staying at Emmett's Grange also have the added luxury of a deluxe swim spa, set in the main gardens offering the perfect place for watching the sunset or admiring the beautiful views of Exmoor.
Ideal for larger family groups and celebrations, the Grange is the perfect self catering cottage near Simonsbath to spend a holiday in truly unique and splendid surroundings. The house itself provides a range of impressive public rooms, whilst delicious locally sourced meals can be provided on request.Read more...
The additional annexe, The Linay can be booked together with the main house to provide additional accommodation, but it can also be booked out separately as an ideal couple's retreat.Read more...
As well as the deluxe swim spa*, there is a full size tennis court and separate games barn available on-site for guests to use. Shooting, hunting, fishing and falconry can all be organised and stabling is available for guests wishing to bring their own horses.
*the swim spa is only available to guests of The Grange. Guests at the Linhay are welcome to use it providing The Grange is not occupied
Emmett's Grange does provide the perfect location to explore the wider North Devon and West Somerset area. With miles of glorious golden sands at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe as well as rugged cliff top top walks at Lynton and Lynmouth, you are never far away from North Devon's splendidly picturesque coast (you can see the sea from the top of the drive). Alternatively, the historic market towns of South Molton and Dulverton can provide an excellent day out, as well as the many miles of unrivalled National Park which are always there to explore. Click here to find more information in our guide to holidays in Somerset.
When booking either one of the properties, all guests have use of the estate and are free to enjoy the miles of stunning countryside Exmoor has to offer.Read more...


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Children & Families
There's loads to do in Chamonix to keep the whole family happy. Children's activities range from skiing to husky sledding in winter, and from rock climbing to white water rafting in summer.
And when you want some quality time to yourself, Mountain Lifestyle can keep everyone smiling with our flexible and friendly childcare options.
Family Activities
Chamonix is a great place for a family holiday, there are plenty of activities to keep kids entertained in both summer and winter. This list is far from exhaustive, but here are some ideas of great activities that you and the kids can enjoy!
Year-Round Activities
Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace
: Take the rack and pinion train up through the forest to the glacier; the ride in itself is an adventure and once you are at the top you can walk or take a gondola down to the edge of the glacier. There is a crystal display, ice cave, glacier exhibition, café, shop and restaurant.
Included in the Mont Blanc Unlimited in winter & the Mont Blanc Multipass in summer
Alpine Luge Coaster
– a cross between a roller coaster and a toboggan run! Open in summer and winter at the Planards ski area, access via the chairlift (included in your ticket price).
Free descent with the
Mont Blanc Unlimited in winter & the Mont Blanc Multipass in summer
Jardin d'Eau
: Saturday morning baby (under 4 years) swim session in the children's pool at the Sports Centre. For an hour the children's' pool is warmed up a couple of degrees and filled with inflatable toys and water jets. Times vary, so enquire at the sports centre for details.
Saint Bernard Kennels
: A breeding centre for the famous Saint Bernard mountain dogs. The Elevage de Saint-bernard aux Houches is located between Servoz and Les Houches, at the Aire de la Fontaine exit. Guided visits last half an hour. The centre is open every day except Sundays and Monday mornings from 10:00-11:30 and 14:00-17:30.
Richard Bozon Sport Centre
: Swimming pool with baby pool, jacuzzi and a water slide make this a good option for rainy days. There is also an indoor climbing wall, an ice rink and a gym (adults only).
Winter Activities
Husky Sledding
: Learn how to drive a pack of husky dogs and be prepared to hold on tight as they dash through the snow!
Find out more about husky sledding here
Snowshoe Hiking
: There are lots of trails in and around the Chamonix valley, just waiting to be explored. This is a great activity for all ages and you might even spot some wildlife!
Find out more about snowshoeing here
Ski Joering
: There's a good chance you've never heard of this, neither had we until recently! Ski joering is an ancient form of transport that consists of being pulled along on skis by a horse, who you control with a special harness attached to the reins. You can try out this unusual activity in Servoz, next to the church, every Thursday afternoon from 15:00.
Snow Monkeys
Snowshoe adventures for children aged from 4 to 8 years old. Let them experience all the fun of the mountains with snowshoe hikes, animal spotting, orienteering, igloo building and more under the guidance of qualified mountain leaders. They can join in for full days (lunch included) or half days (with or without lunch).
Find details and prices of Snow Monkeys activities here
Summer Activities
Parc des Loisirs
: Opposite the Montenvers train station by the Planards nursery slopes, this leisure area offers trampolines, carousels, mini-motorbikes and more. Plenty of activities for 1-12 year olds, including the famous Alpine Luge Coaster (see above)!
Accro Parc
: Ropes, bridges and
swings through the forest at Les Gaillands. Suitable for all ages, with a special course designed for the very littlest monkeys (minimum height 1m).
Merlet Animal Park
: Meet the famous marmots in their natural habitat! Wildlife such as marmots, deer, chamois, llamas, bouquetin and goats can easily be spotted as they go about their business in this nature park up above Les Houches. Lots of short signposted hikes that look out over stunning views over the valley and beyond. There is a restaurant, visitor centre and toilet facilities.
Paradis des Praz
: A woodland paradise behind the golf course in Les Praz; safe paddling lake with rope swings and stepping stones, pony rides, playground, kiosk serving snacks and drinks, signposted hikes.
Free entry, although you are encouraged to buy refreshments from the kiosk if you want to make use of the picnic tables and toilet facilities.
Gorges de la Diosaz:
One of Chamonix's many natural wonders, the gorges are a short train ride away in the pretty village of Servoz. A wooden walkway takes you deep into a natural chasm in the earth, past plunging cascades and dripping rock formations. Suitable for young children but not advisable with a pram or pushchair.
Mini Tourist Train
: Short tour of Chamonix's sights with commentary in various languages. The train leaves every 30 minutes from the Post Office from 10am to 7pm with pick-ups at the Montenvers train station and the Aiguille du Midi. Runs from start of May to end of September.
Discounted price with the Mont Blanc Multipass
Childcare & Crèches
Le Petit VIP
: Arts and crafts day care for children from 3 years old. Regular themed events, mini discos and creative play sessions.
Evolution 2
: Whether it's winter or summer Evolution2 have something for your children to enjoy. In winter they offer the 'panda club' where your children can take their first ski/snowboard lesson, or build on their skills. In summer they can enjoy some of the experiences that Chamonix has to offer from biking, climbing, and water fun.
Baby Cham:
The professional, flexible childcare service for the Chamonix Valley
Contact us now if you would like to book childcare during your holiday
Handy hints from Mountain Base
Chamonix has all the usual facilities such as a cinema and bowling alley – they often open early on bad weather days so be sure to check them out if you are looking for something to do indoors.
Children will often be entertained simply by the novelty of snow! There are plenty of easy walks around the valley, ask at the tourist office for a map.
Children at altitude : precautionary measures
It is not advisable to take children under 3 years of age to above 2000 metres altitude.
Between 3 and 12 years of age avoid long, sustained physical effort at over 2500 metres.
From 12 to 18 years of age physical effort above 4000 metres is not advisable.
husky sledding
snowshoe hiking
Many activities are included in the
Mont Blanc Unlimited
winter lift pass and the
Mont Blanc Multipass
summer lift pass:
Aiguille du Midi & Step Into the Void
Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace
Alpine Luge Coaster
Tramway du Mont Blanc
Mini Train (discounted ticket)
Free entry to the sports centre & swimming pool (winter only)
Free entry to the ice rink (winter only)
Discounted cinema tickets, all the latest films shown in English (winter only)
mont blanc unlimited
mont blanc multipass
Fancy an evening out without the little ones, or just some time on the slopes without having to worry about what the children are up to?
Baby-Cham is a trusted Chamonix agency with a selection of childcare options to choose from, including qualified nannies and babysitters with extensive experience. They are all first aid trained and have been educated in looking after children at altitude. They offer evening and night-time services, from as little as 3 hours up to a week or longer.
Handy hints from Mountain Base
Even if your child is usually shy,
Baby-Cham's nannies
have a host of activities to bring them out of their shell. Experiences that they won't have had at home, such as sledging or snowman building, will give them plenty to get excited about.
enquire about childcare
on request, please contact us
for information.
Cots & Highchairs
There are some things that are just not practical to bring on a plane, which is why we supply them here in Chamonix.
We can provide travel cots and high chairs for just 20€ each for the duration of your stay. Please book them in advance of your stay, so that we can have them reserved and ready for your arrival.
Please note the cot is a travel cot and comes with a standard travel cot mattress. Due to health and safety Mountain Base does not provide an additional mattress with the cot. There is a sheet and mattress protector provided for the cot but you will need to provide your own sleeping bag/bedding etc for it.
The cots are 60cm x 120cm and are suitable for babies/children up to 2.5 year old.
Handy hints from Mountain Base
Save yourself from having to fly with heavy items or from having to pay excess baggage charges by renting large items in resort; some sports shops hire out 4x4 prams so that you can do some family off-roading.
Contact us
to find out where you can hire other useful but bulky baby items.
BOOK a cot or highchair
20€ for each item for the duration of your stay, please note that this service is to be booked prior to your arrival in resort.
Ski & Snowboard Lessons
From making their first wobbly moves in the snow garden to becoming a Teen Rider and hitting the jumps in the snow park, we've got ski and snowboard lessons to suit all ages and abilities.
Mountain Lifestyle works closely with Evolution 2 and ESF, two of the most respected ski schools in Europe - both with a dedicated children's programme that your kids will love.
There are a number of different options, aimed at different ages, so please follow the links on the right for full details and prices.
Handy hints from Mountain Lifestyle
Great fun for the children and gives you a few hours when you can enjoy skiing "sans enfants"!
Don't forget to put a few essentials in your child's pocket - tissues, small snack, etc
Although it's tempting, don't hang around to watch. Your child will settle in much quicker if they're left to get on without the distraction of knowing that you're nearby.
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Family Ski Pass
Skiing "en famille" is made easier with a family pass that offers greater value for families with two or more children.
The family lift pass offers a set price for two adults and up to five children, so it offers great value for larger families!
There are two options - Chamonix Le Pass and Mont Blanc Unlimited - you can read more about them both on our
lift passes page
If you want to truly explore Chamonix and take advantage of everything that the resort has to offer then we recommend opting for the Mont Blanc Unlimited pass as it includes lots of add-ons that are great family activities.
Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace
Tramway Mont Blanc
Aiguille du Midi
Free ride on the Alpine Coaster *
Free entry to the sports centre & swimming pool
Free entry to the ice rink
Discounted cinema tickets - all the latest films shown in English *
*only included with a lift pass of 3 days or more
book family ski pass
find all lift pass prices
Family Ski Areas
Chamonix has a wide choice of dedicated learner areas with gentle slopes and slow lifts to help you find your feet before you progress to the bigger slopes!
Most are included on your Chamonix Le Pass and Mont Blanc Unlimited lift passes, or you can buy separate tickets for each area on-site.
Le Savoy:
At the foot of Brevent and just a few minutes walk from the centre of Chamonix, Le Savoy is the most easily accessible of the ski areas. With 2 drag lifts, a magic carpet and a sledging hill it is ideal for young children and the first choice for many ski instructors to bring beginners.
Les Planards:
Located just behind Chamonix train station, Les Planards is also very easy to get to. It is a larger area than Le Savoy and has the dual benefit of having a nursery slope with a small draglift as well as 2 longer slopes with a chairlift to progress to once you've mastered the basics. They have a snow garden for young children, complete with magic carpet and fun obstacles for them to ski their way around. It also has the "Alpine Coaster", a 2 seater roller coaster that whizzes through the trees and alongside the ski slopes!
Visit the Les Planards website for more information
Les Chosalets:
A charming little ski area in Argentiere, between Les Grands Montets and the cross-country ski trails. Just one drag lift and a wide gentle slope, it is a great family area as you can go for a walk in the surrounding forest, sledge down the side of the piste or go for a crepe and a hot chocolate at the little snack chalet.
La Vormaine:
Stretched out at the foot of La Tour, La Vormaine is great for adult skiers and snowboarders who may be part of a mixed group - beginners can stay at the bottom while more experienced riders head up top and you can all meet up for lunch or coffee breaks. 4 drag lifts, 2 green pistes and 1 blue piste allow you to build your confidence before hitting the bigger ski area. If you're feeling lucky you can have a bash at the snow park - 3 modules designed to ease you in to the world of freestyle.
Visit the La Vormaine website for more information
La Poya:
Tucked away at the far end of the valley in the small village of Vallorcine, La Poya is a quaint little ski area with 2 drag lifts, 3 pistes and a snow garden. There is a small café at the bottom serving crepes, hot dogs and drinks.
Visit the La Poya website for more information (in French)
NB La Poya is not included in the Chamonix Le Pass or Mont Blanc Unlimited lift passes
Le Tourchet:
A family ski area that is also open some evenings for floodlit skiing! Located in the centre of Les Houches, it has 2 drag lifts that give access to a wide gentle slope.
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All the ski areas are served by the Chamonix bus network, except for La Poya which is right opposite Le Buet train station.
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Jim Bildner is the CEO at Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, a global venture philanthropy firm investing in early stage social enterprises that are tackling some of the world's most challenging problems. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy and Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School where he teaches courses on social enterprise and sparking social change. Jim is a trustee of the Kresge Foundation and chair of its Investment Committee and chaired their Social Innovative Capital practice. Jim serves on the board of multiple organizations including The Nonprofit Finance Fund, IDEO.org, EducationSuperHighway, SIRUM, The Empowerment Plan and OpenBiome.
In his board service, Jim serves on the Investment Committees of boards with aggregate endowments in excess of $4B as well as a member of ten finance, investment and/or audit committees of these boards. Jim is a nationally recognized lecturer, panelist, and speaker on nonprofit organizations, social enterprise, capitalization and the institutional role of philanthropy in solving complex societal issues. His prior experience includes 22 years in the private sector including as a consultant at Deloitte and serving as the CEO of two public companies.


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Garlic Mustard — A Nasty Little Invader
Early spring is prime-time to eradicate one of our most relentless local invasive plants: garlic mustard. Here's what you need to know to ensure this nasty little invader doesn't overtake your property or surrounding public lands.
Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is a European herb that's considered among the most destructive invasive species in the eastern United States. It spreads rapidly and is very difficult to eradicate once it becomes established. It can readily displace native plants in a very short period of time. Each plant can produce thousands of seeds which can be spread by wildlife, humans, water, or other means. If that's not bad enough, garlic mustard is allelopathic, meaning it releases chemicals that hinder the growth of other plant species.
Garlic mustard has a biennial life cycle, that is, it takes two years to fully mature and produce seeds. The first year it forms low-growing rosettes with rounded, kidney-shaped leaves, scalloped on the edges. The second year (see picture lower right), it sends-up flowering stalks that range from 6 inches to about 3 feet. The upper leaves on mature plants are somewhat triangular in shape. The four-petaled flowers are small and white and form in clusters at the top of the stems. After a short flowering period they give-way to seed pods. A vigorous plant may produce as many as 8000 seeds, so it's imperative that plants are eradicated before their seeds are disbursed.
The best method for controlling garlic mustard, or any other invasive plant, is to prevent its establishment. Learn to recognize garlic mustard and monitor your property regularly. If you find any plants, remove them immediately before they can spread.
Small pockets of infestation can easily be controlled by hand-pulling. This is best accomplished in the early spring when the ground is soft. Pull slowly and be sure to remove the entire root to prevent a new stalk from forming. Hand-pulling should be performed before seeds are formed and needs to be continued for up to five years in order to deplete any established seed bank. Garlic mustard plants can produce and distribute seeds even after they've been pulled, so it's important to place plants in a trash bag and discard with your regular garbage. Or try one of these recipes to put this plant pest to good use.
For larger invasions, you might have to rely on applications of chemical herbicide. In dense stands where other plant species are not present, a glyphosate-based herbicide such as Roundup® can be an effective method for removal. It's important to understand that Glyphosate herbicides are non-selective, meaning they will kill all vegetation they come in contact. Chemical applications are most effective during the spring (March-April) when garlic mustard is one of the few plants actively growing. Fall applications may be used; however other plant species still in their growing season may be harmed. In all cases, be sure to read the herbicide label carefully and apply only in the directed manner.
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Excel recommends the following hotel, lodge and camp options in Zambia. We can make all the bookings for you.
South Luangwa
National Park
Kafunta river lodge
Kafunta occupies a lovely spot on the river from which you can enjoy the view, passing wildlife and resident birds. Kafunta is one of the few lodges to remain open all year round and is built for comfort so even if you visit during the green season, the rains bring more abundant birdlife. Kafunta is also a good option for families as the lodge provides a safe and friendly environment for children.
Kapani lodge
An exclusive 16 bed lodge situated on a large lagoon beside the Luangwa River. The 8 stone-built rooms are designed for the warmer weather with high ceilings, overhead fans, large gauzed windows, spacious bathroom and a verandah with bar/fridge. The camp is designed for relaxing in comfort between safaris with a large swimming and extensive library. Meals are taken in the open air on a dining platform, shaded by evergreen foliage overlooking the lagoon. Game drives are of a very high standard.
Hidden away among the huge ebony and fig trees on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. 18 luxury en-suite thatched chalets, each with a private decking area overlooking the lagoon that attracts abundant wildlife. One third of each chalet's perimeter can be opened, to allow the guest to enjoy the views, the sounds, the scents and the mood of the African wilderness. The bathing corner can be completely opened to offer guests an open-air bathing experience.
Located on a busy lagoon, the chalets have large windows and high ceilings and tastefully decorated. Each has a bathroom and indoor shower with a full range of amenities, a separate toilet and an outside shower for complete comfort. A separate lounge and private patio overlooking the lagoon allows for close-up and safe viewing of birds and wildlife that frequently visit the lagoon. Mushroom Lodge is a child-friendly establishment, and also offers interleading chalets for families.
The Wildlife Camp offers the budget traveller rustic en-suite chalets, a secluded en-suite tented camp, a bushcamp for overnight walking safaris and a beautiful shady campsite, on the banks of the stunning Luangwa River. You can do walking safaris, and game drives as well as village tours. They donate 60% of all the accommodation and camping fees to the Wildlife Society, which in return supports the wildlife and people of the Luangwa Valley and Zambia
North Luangwa
National Park
Mwaleshi camp
Overlooking the Mwaleshi River in the remote North Luangwa, this camp has only four chalets, utilising natural materials. The remoteness of the North Park is enhanced by the lack of roads. Miles from anywhere, the outside world melts away as nature surprises, delights and soothes the senses.
Buffalo Camp is remote, but being off the tourist route is part of its charm. All chalets look over the Mwaleshi River and are very comfortable. Guests are well fed and catered for and made to feel well looked after. Guides are knowledgeable and pleasant and game drives or walks are filled with interesting information.
Kutandala camp
Set on a stunning site on the Mwaleshi River in the remote North Luangwa, Kutandala Camp accommodates exclusively six guests at a time. Each of the simple chalets is built of grass and poles, with en-suite flush toilet and hot shower open to the stars. Each chalet has a wide veranda overlooking the Mwaleshi River. The guiding and catering are professional and stylish and a quality experience can be expected at this Camp.
This Spanish-owned camp is constructed in typical African style in thatch and pole, offering comfortable, smart, country-style accommodation in each of its 5 bungalows. The raised wooden walkways allow guests uninterrupted views over the river in complete safety. It is not uncommon to see herds of over 2000 buffalo coming to the river to drink, and often chased by lion, abundant in the park.
National Park
Mukambi SAfari Lodge
Mukambi Safari Lodge is located centrally in Kafue National Park, right on the banks of the stunning Kafue River. The viewing decks, accommodation and swimming pool overlook the River and the herds of elephant or buffalo that come to drink from the hippo and crocodile infested waters. Lion, leopard and cheetah are often spotted from the decks.
Kaingu safari lodge
Located in an area of pristine wilderness, Kaingu Safari Lodge offers a magnificent safari experience in the heart of the African bush. The Lodge is on a spectacular and remote stretch of the Kafue River. The Kafue National Park, just opposite the Lodge and only a 10 minute boat trip away, offers abundant game viewing.
Mayukuyuku camp
This small, intimate, river-side bush camp is set in a prime area of the Kafue National Park with easy, year-round access. There are shaded verandas and hammocks to lounge in as well as excellent game viewing opportunities. A comfortable lounge and dining area face downstream and enjoy spectacular sunsets in June. When the river drops, the view turns to sandy beaches and green grass where antelope, hippo and warthog come to drink and graze. Crocodiles bask in the sun on the opposite bank.
Nanzhila plains safari camp
This Camp set on the Nanzhila Plains in the remote southern sector of Kafue National Park offers guests an exclusive and intimate experience. The boma is shaded by ancient ebony and sausage trees and is a meeting point, lounge, a dining room and a star gazing gallery, and is a window onto the Nanzhila Plains. This camp offers well appointed cottages and luxury tents.
Lower Zambezi
National Park
Chongwe river camp
Chongwe is a well-established luxury safari camp on a stunning section of the great Zambezi River, within the Lower Zambezi National Park. The camp is set in a forest of giant acacia trees in a gentle and peaceful atmosphere. Offering many activities, Chongwe is famous for its canoeing excursions which are a great way to view game on the river. Meals, accommodation and guiding are of a very high standard.
Mvuu Lodge, or, Place of the Hippo, offers luxury tented camps, self catering, and bush camp accommodation, where wildlife roam freely through the camp and a fully serviced viewing deck extends over the mighty Zambezi River. Friendly staff make you feel welcome, passionate chefs provide superb meals, and informed and equipped guides make your safari experience unforgettable.
Kiambi lodge
Kiambi Lodge is situated in the Lower Zambezi Valley, in a prime location on the confluence of the Zambezi and Kafue Rivers. From 1999 Kiambi has been enchanting guests by capturing the essence of the Lower Zambezi, offering a unique experience combining Africa's culture, scenery and wildlife. All the accommodation, from luxury air-conditioned chalets to campsites, have stunning views of the Zambezi River.
Gwabi lodge
On the tranquil banks of the Kafue River, undisturbed by passing boats, Gwabi Lodge is the oldest in the region, consisting of 9 en-suite, air-conditioned chalets, and full camping facilities, set in lush green lawns, with beautiful views over the river. A fleet of boats will satisfy your every river experience, you can even launch your own. Swimming pool deck and bar, fully serviced with electrical, DSTV and WiFi connections.
Zambezi sun hotel
This beautifully positioned three star hotel on the edge of the Eastern cataract of the Victoria Falls, offers high quality unpretentious and friendly accommodation in Livingstone. The Food Theatre Restaurant atmosphere is casual, providing an enjoyable variety of dining experiences, from buffet, outside, for a light meal, or 'al fresco' at the pool, or, elsewhere for a more formal menu of tasty lunch and dinner dishes.
Royal Livingstone hotel
Located in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, the Royal Livingstone five star hotel is in the prime position to see the smoke and hear the thunder of the mighty Victoria Falls, from the hotel verandah. The colonial atmosphere and highly trained, world-class staff ensure a quality experience on the doorstep of one of the most magnificent wonders of the world.
Natural mystic lodge
Located on the Zambezi River, 20 kms upstream of the mighty Victoria Fall, Natural Mystic Lodge offers simple thatched chalets along the river and a restaurant/bar area on the river where guests are exposed to Zambian culinary delights and a fully stocked bar.
Water front and bush camp lodge
The Waterfront is located on th edge of the Zambezi just upriver from the VIctoria Falls. It has16 standard twin chalets, six of which overlook the river. There are also three executive rooms and four family rooms. There is a central dining complex with stunning views both up and down river. A raised wooden deck stretches out over the river with a unique plunge pool, an open bar and restaurant area, a reception area and a shop. The key attraction of the area is obviously the mighty Zambezi. Getting onto the river is a must and, with this in mind, we offer the famous MV Makumbi, a 100-passenger, double-decker cruise boat.
The Bushfront Lodge is a family friendly lodge, close to the Waterfront. Some of the rooms have extra beds for families. The dining area and bar area are located right next to the pool, allowing parents to keep an eye on their little ones whilst relaxing in the shade. This is an affordable comfortable base for exploring the Falls.
Water berry lodge
This small, friendly, informal lodge, nestled in Mopane woodland on the banks of the Zambezi River, secluded in the African bush, is a 30 minute drive from Livingstone, The comfortable bedrooms are situated in thatched little cottages scattered across the lodge's sweeping lawns. Each bedroom offers views of either the riverbank or the secluded private dam with its beautiful birdlife. All the en-suite rooms have their own decks for sunbathing, birdwatching, private dinners or just relaxing. The main building has great views over the river and onto the Zimbabwean game park on the other side.
lake Kariba
Lake safari lodge
Accommodation comprises 66 spacious, simple and comfortable rooms with a more classic than modern feel. All rooms feature either one king-size or two double or single beds accommodating a maximum of three guests. Accommodation rates include a full English breakfast and guests can relax in the gorgeous swimming pool or enjoy the seclusion of the stunning plunge pool that overlooks the lake. Recline with a book, sip on a drink, or enjoy a small bite to eat. Other facilities include a pool table, gym facilities and a library. For the ultimate in convenience, guests can now arrive direct via helicopter onto the newly installed helipad..
Eagles rest
Eagles Rest Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Kariba, Zambia, near the sleepy little town of Siavonga, only two and a half hours drive from Lusaka and only 8km from the spectacular Kariba Dam Wall. Set in 4 hectares of some of Africa's most beautiful countryside, the resort is nestled in a secluded wooded area on the shores of the Lake with beach frontage and magnificent views across the Lake to the Matusodona Mountains. For activities we offer sunset cruises and day cruises on the Lake, fishing, boating, and one day canoe safaris on the Lake, visits to the Dam Wall and the Power Station, Croc Farm visits, and much more
Lake Kariba Inn hotel, with its spectacular views, nestles in a hillside overlooking Lake Kariba. It has been a success for more than 25 years offers accommodation in 50 airconditioned rooms. Located in Siavonga Town this hotel offers breathtaking views of the lake and the blue hills of Zimbabwe. The hotel owns a variety of boats that guests can hire for trips up the lake for fishing, floating facilities, or compliments of the hotel, use one of the peddle boats to cruise around the bay and admire the scenery. The large diningroom spills out onto a fabulous verandah overlooking the lake and food is of high standard.
Chete island lodge
The island is the largest in Lake Kariba and guests are accommodated in spacious Kenyan Meru style safari tents situated in a scenic bay. The western facing lodge enjoys amazing sunsets across the lake and is the only lodge on the island. In spite of her remoteness, the lodge provides the highest standards. Guests can enjoy peace and tranquility away from bustling crowds. Boating trips on the vast lake Kariba as well as game drives and bird walks are on offer.
Kasanka is a beautiful wilderness of woodland, plains, lakes, rivers and swamps in the North of Zambia. As well as its attraction for visitors it forms a valuable protected area for many endangered species. There are two camps in the park, Wasa and Luwombwa. Wasa lodge is located on the Eastern side of Kasanka park, 12kms from the entrance and is on the edge of Lake Wasa, an area devoted to research and conservation by the Kasanka Trust. Eight simple, comfortable rondavels, each with its own verandah accommodate guests to this out of the way area. There are some other, rather more basic rondavels which are for self catering parties. Lowombwa Camp overlooks the Luwombwa River which is ideal for gentle guided canoe trips. Accommodation is simple but but offer a comfortable and affordable way to enjoy this beautiful park.
One of Africa's last true wildernesses areas. The birdlife is prolific and the vast open grasslands see spectacular wildebeest migrations, often mingling with zebra and tsessebe. In the wet season Dec- March, the plain comes alive with many flowers covering the ground. In May and June the rains have gone, but there is plenty of water remaining in the depressions providing water for all the inhabitants. Liuwa Plain is home to many antelope species that are rare in other Parks. The rolling grasslands and diversity give rise to many superb photographic opportunities. Specialised safaris can be arranged.
This small Park is a birder's paradise and only an hour and a half's drive from Lusaka. The Blue Lagoon lies only 100km west of Lusaka on the Kafue Flats and the vast floodplain attracts thousands of Kafue Lechwe, some Buffalo and numerous water birds. The plains are fringed with acacia woodland. Wildlife in the park varies at different times of the year depending on the water position as it rises and recedes over the Kafue Flats flood plain. There are estimated to be over 30,000 Kafue Lechwe (found only on the Kafue Flats), about 200 Cape Buffalo, over 3,000 Zebra, Kudu, Reed Buck, Oribi and the rare Sititunga. Predators include Hyenas, Serval Cats and large Water Pythons. Currently there are no facilities for accommodation but it can easily be incorporated into a day trip from the capital.
We can arrange any accommodation in Kitwe, Ndole, Mufilira, Chingola and Solwezi. Each offers a variety of hotels and guesthouses. Let us know your needs and we will find the most suitable according to your budget.


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AIIMS, Rishikesh Job Alert for 72 Post:
AIIMS, Rishikesh Job alert for 72 posts has been officially announced. By this Job Alert notification AIIMS, Rishikesh has came with the total number of post 72 of Junior Resident. AIIMS, Rishikesh has notified that Medical pass candidates can apply for these vacancies.
AIIMS, Rishikesh has cleared that only eligible candidates can apply for these vacancies. All the parameters like pay scale, educational qualification, application fee, applying procedure, dates, selection procedure and age limitations are given below. Candidates should read the complete post carefully before applying.
|Organization Name
|AIIMS, Rishikesh
|Post Name
|Junior Resident
|Total Vacancy
|Last Date
|Applying Link
|Click Here
Details of AIIMS, Rishikesh Job Alert 2016 -17:
Total No. of Posts: 72
Post Name: Junior Resident
Pay Scale: AIIMS, Rishikesh will recruit the candidates under the good pay scale.
Age Limitations for AIIMS, Rishikesh Job Alert: All the candidates are eligible to apply for these vacancies whose qualify the requirement of the department which is mentioned in the official notification. Please read the original notification for more details. The Link is given below.
Educational Qualification: Candidates who have completed Medical in the respective field or its equivalent qualification.
Last Date: 21/09/2016
Selection Procedure: Eligible and qualified candidates are selected on the basis of written Test, Interview.
Application Fee: For applying this AIIMS, Rishikesh Job Alert candidate have to pay the some application fee which you can check in the official notification. As per Govt Rules, fee relaxation is applicable. Check the original notification for complete details.
Applying Procedure for AIIMS, Rishikesh Job Alert:
Eligible and qualified candidates, who want to apply for this job alert can apply online or offline.
Official Website:
Important Dates for AIIMS, Rishikesh Job Alert:
- Last Date: 21/09/2016
Important links:
- For More Details: Click Here


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The Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI), founded in 2002, covers the main topics of information technology and engineering. It actively promotes education and research across interdisciplinary areas with members of the departments of Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Sociology and Cognitive Sciences. We are particularly proud of our PhD students, young researchers, and alumni, many of whom are leaders in academia and industry.
Prof. Niculae Sebe, Director of the Department
New Call: 18 PhD positions on ICT at University of Trento, 34th cycle Deadline: August 30, 2018, hrs. 04.00 PM (Italian time, GMT +2)
Censis Ranking 2018: Unitrento Still Among Top Universities Trento places 3rd among medium-sized universities


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Threads Of Hope
Our Mission
2009 Africa
2009 Indonesia
2008 Africa
2008 Honduras
Upcoming Mission Trips
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Please specify "Threads of Hope"
"Lord equip us to teach those in need, that which would be pleasing to You. Restore dignity, sense of purpose, and hope, as they learn new skills and grow; so they too can become givers after recieving a hand-up, not a hand-out. May they know that the motivation of our action is Your love for them and it is Your will that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Amen."
Threads Of Hope 2002
Shepards, Widows & Orphans
In Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda
Four years ago God gave us a vision to meet the needs of widows, orphans and pastors particularly in third world countries. We have recently returned from Africa - Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda - to minister to these needs, only possible through your faithful obedience to serve the Lord by being a partner to our efforts.
This was our fourth trip to Kenya and our first to Rwanda and Uganda. In each country we had the opportunity to minsiter at orphanages and to participate in pastor's conferences. Our first stop was in Kenya for one and a half weeks, then on to Rwanda for one week. concluding our trip with a final week in Uganda.
While in Kenya, our first agenda was to purchase pedal sewing machines from Singer, arrange for a van to transport them and then negotiate to buy a Suzuki motorcycle for a Maasai Pastor, with funds provided by Jan McCray ministries. We bought the Suzuki, removed seats from our rented van and loaded it along with sewing machines and supplies for the Maasai in Nalkarra a half-day drive into the wilderness of Maasailand, where we presented it to Pastor Samuel Koshi, who travels far and wide to remote bush villages spreading the Gospel to unreached. He was thrilled with this unexpected blessing form the Lord, which will enable hime to cover more ground, changing lives.
After visiting with the pastors at Nairobi Pentecostal Church (where we made plans to return next year with a medical team) we traveled to the Nairobi Pentecostal Children's Centre Orphanage and delivered two more new pedal sewing machines and electirc motors (soon they will have electricity.) We brought them machines two years ago and now they have twelve for their school. We also donated left materials, Magic-fit pattern video instructrions, tools and supplies for making garments. Pastor Joseph and his wife and staff want you all to know how grateful they are to recive such a gift. We're helping to accomplish their vision to become a slef-sufficient facility while teaching 130 children to become productive citizens when they leave the orphanage at age 18. They are being trained in sewing, furniture making, and auto mechanics, gardening and cooking. Currently, many girls experience long waits to use sewing machins and more are definitely needed. They hope to increase their sewing machines to 30 so they can produce enough to help support the orphanage. They are worthy and able workers, anxious to become self sufficient. We can help by providing these machins and further training. The cost of each machine in Nairobi $102.00 per unit, plus transportation to deliver them (about $200.00). For a total of $2036.00, their sewing room can be finished!
If you would like to parner with us on this project please email us at
or call us 727-796-0128.
During our fifth trip to our Maasai friends at Naikurra we participated in a Pastor's Conference attended by 250 Maasai leaders who traveled hundreds of miles to get there. Al addressed the leaders with a message of encouragement from Hagai 1:13 and was the main speaker at the Sunday morning church service, where Gail addressed the congregation also.
We donated more sewing machines to pastors and widows and followed up with a visit to the mud huts of Agnes and Priscilla, two widows who have been using the sewing machines we gave them two years ago. They are now using those machines to sew Kanga's for Maasai women, which they sell in the market.
A highlight was a Massai friend David, who finally accepted the Lord! Although a family of believers surrounds him, Dave said he was not going to church because he did not understand Christianity. Al talked to him about relationships, gave an example of how he and Al always exchanged gifts during previous visits, how they spent time together, became friends and developed a trust. Al asked David if he gave him a gift and Al gave it back, how would he feel. David said - "sad". Then, Al asked him if God gave him a gift and he refused how would God feel. David said - "God sad". When David heard salvation was a "Gift", his eyes opended wide, he said - "pray for me. I want Jesus." David can not read, but is willing to let one of the Massai Pastors teach him the Bible and he has promised to attend church so he will grow in his faith. Halleluiah!
After ten days in Kenya, we flew to Uganda and met the team from New Wine Church, New Orleans, at the airport. We flew that PM to Rwanda. (After negativity with officials to release our baggage, our passports and return tickets.)
Rwanda and the people were wonderful. We spent the week ministering at Pastor's conference; Gail to the woman, Al to the men. There were approximately 300 pastors, mostly from Rwanda; however, some were from Congo, Burundi, Tanzania and Kenya. The Restoration Church has done an enormous and wonderful job building churches and orphanages. Led by Pastor Leo, they are very industrious people and eager to receive help to raise themselves up and not just receive a hand out. They yearn for education and valued our input. They are very grateful for our coming and pray for our return.
Al and Gail met with Mary Faulkner, founder of Leah's Sisters Ministry. God has granted her great favor with the Rwandian Government. They gave her 50 acres of prime property to build a school for the women of Rwanda to learn a vocation, sewing hairdressing and computers. Here is where the twenty-one sewing machines we shipped will be put to work. In Rwanda, 70% of the population is women, 50% of that number are widows and 89% are infected with the AIDS virus.
The spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor, He has sent me to bind up the borken hearted...to comfort all who mourn and provide for all those who grieve-to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair" Isaiah 61:17
Gail's heart was touched deeply when she addressed the pastor's wives and women leaders at the conference. Most of the woman had witnessed the killing of husbands, children and parents in the horrible Genocide of 1994. Some of them were raped. All of them carried deep emotional wounds. With hearts breaking and tears flowing, they were encouraged to let their feelings surface, talk about their experiences and let Jesus pour His healing balm over their wounded souls. Gail taught about forgiveness and how God will use their testimony to minister His love to others. She prayed for them and by the end of the conference the woman were laughing joyfully as they learned some Hebrew words and songs!
Our final destination in Rwanda was to spend the day at the orphanage founded by Lovie & Syvelle Phillips. We were blessed to meet the 9-year-old girl we are sponsoring and shower her with gifts, hugs and love. Upon first meeting Nigiye she was timid and wary of our motives in singling her out. Her father was killed in the genocide and it was hard for her to trust strangers. Once she realized that we were there to bless and not harm her, her countenance visibly changed as she enthusiastically returned our hugs and smiles.
We fell in love with the people of Rwanda. We see the love of God moving greatly here. Located near the heart of Africa, We believe this nation will emerge as a great light to further the Gospel in Africa.
The next week we spent in Uganda. The conference was a near repeat of the last. Of course, the people were of a different culture. Ron and Shirley Devore Ministries hosted us. They have lived 16 years as missionaries in Uganda. We all stayed at their guest home they built two years ago to host teams. They have a large Bible College under construction. Again, we ministered to approximately 250 pastors, their wives and children. By now, we long since bonded with the team from Louisiana and the momentum is like a Holy Ghost train. Up and down the mountain each day to bring the Word to those attending the Conferences. This part of our trip was to participate at the conference and for Al to plant seeds for Threads of Hope, which happended near the end of the week. One of the leaders under Ron Devore Ministries received the manuals, training videos and funds to buy two machines and supplies.
Al has been sick with a persistent hacking couph that began in Africa and has hung on for the last several weeks. Please pray for healing for him as he is exhausted all the time.
Thank you for allowing us to be your ambassadors to Africa.
Together, we sowed Threads of Hope!
In His Service and love,
Al & Gail Barrett


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Tropical Walnut Toolbox - Medium
Tropical Walnut Toolbox - Medium
Handmade toolbox hewn from 75-year-old reclaimed Tropical Walnut from Nicaraqua. Interior tray for screws, nails and storage of other small items. Large lower compartment for hammers and screwdrivers. Also available in Tropical Teak.
Production & Design
The interior tray holds small items, such as screws and nails, while the deeper lower compartment stores larger tools, such as hammers and screwdrivers. The wood pieces are fused using finger joints (also called comb joints), a type of joinery that is resilient and unyielding due to its multiple meeting points. For a streamlined appearance, the upper tray and lid slot seamlessly through the handle.
The toolbox is made with 75-year-old reclaimed Tropical Walnut from the forests of Nicaraqua. Black Walnut is known for rich deep brown and purple color and it's good workability.
Materials: Tropical Walnut
Size: L14" W6.5" H8"
Made in: Nicaragua


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Summer Bobsleigh
Our Public Bobsleigh Program is an activity for your 'bucket list' – and now you can do it in the summer! All it takes is a bobsleigh equipped with wheels, a trained pilot and four enthusiastic passengers. After a safety orientation and a tour of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue including an exclusive track walk, your "Rolling Thunder" team will reach speeds of up to 90 km/hr in the final "Thunderbird Corner". Great news for families: Youth 12-18 years slide FREE together with a paying adult. Summer bobsleigh runs seven days a week, rain or shine, so it's the perfect addition to your time in Whistler.
+++ Summer Bobsleigh will be available from June 29 until September 2, 2018 +++
Rolling Thunder
Booking Information
- Pricing:
- $109 (plus tax) per adult (19+)
- One youth (ages 12-18) slides for FREE with an adult (ratio 1 child : 1 paying adult)
- Additional youth: 50% off
- "Rolling Thunder" will be operating DAILY from June 29 until September 2, 2018 (except August 6, 2018)
- Program times:
- Daily: 1:00pm / 1:30pm / 2:00pm / 2:30pm / 3:00pm / 3:30pm
- Plus 10:00am / 10:30am on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
- Advance booking is recommended (click link below, or call us at 604-964-0040). Full payment is required at time of booking
- No prior experience is required. All participants must be 12 years or older at the time of the experience, meet the physical requirements (outlined in our Know Before You Go) and be prepared for an exhilarating ride.
- For more information, read the "Know Before You Go", or contact us (email or phone: 604-964-0040)
- Activity Location: Whistler Sliding Centre, 4910 Glacier Lane, Whistler BC, V0N1B4. How to get here
- Your finish photo will be available after your ride here/on our Smugmug page, you are welcome to share it on social media!
Cancellation Policy:
- We have a 7 day cancellation policy, whereby any cancellations within 7 days of your slide time will be non-refundable. Any cancellations outside of 7 days from your slide time are refundable minus the $20 administration fee.
- Booking changes and amendments are subject to a $20 administration fee. Changes to reservation date or time are subject to availabilty.
- In the event that a session is cancelled (at the discretion of WSC) participants will have the choice of a full refund or re-scheduling
Sliding Sport Programs
You tried the public program and want more? Saw bobsleigh, skeleton or luge on TV and want to give it a shot? Think you or your child have what it takes to take up sliding sports as a (recreational or professional) athlete?
The BC Sliding Development Centre offer sport programming for luge, skeleton and bobsleigh, from beginner/entry-level to performance sport. Click here or contact us for more information!


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SIGN THE PETITION to tell developers: protect and preserve 128 Brookside as space for working artists
(Copy of the letter we received to vacate the building)
The Brookside-Green street neighborhood is one of the last undeveloped and affordable areas in JP and an environment naturally suited for the creative community to colonize and thrive in as it has since the 1980's. Due to the City's insatiable demand for more housing it has targeted the area along the Washington Street corridor for redevelopment and our building stands directly in its path. In the last year we've watched as the surrounding area has been gobbled up by developers displacing scores of individuals and small business and in the process decimating the JP creative community.
128 Brookside Ave.
128 Brookside is a building of non-residential studios which is intended primarily for use as workspaces for artists who are renting spaces. As a community of artists we are dedicated to maintaining safe and affordable workspaces and creating a supportive and creative environment for artists in all disciplines, and at all stages of artistic development.
While embracing a spirit of independence and tolerance for individuality, we aim to abide by guiding principles of respect and responsibility. We intend to be kind and considerate of the other renters' safety, health, space, sanity, property, and creative practice.
We are asking for your help on behalf of the 50 some-odd artists in the Brookside-Green street neighborhood that are an integral part of the fabric of this community – not just for us, but for all who love Jamaica Plain for its creative and diverse spirit.


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A huge thank you to many people, companies, handymen, painters, etc. who did such a wonderful job helping us prepare our house for the market that the house went under contract in less than a week!
Monthly Archives: April 2010
A few spring photos from our Easter Sunday — featuring the kids, with a guest appearance by Daddy, and, well, as usual, no Mommy photos!


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MCPP granted ESIA Certification
27 October 2017
Kibo Mining Plc (AIM: KIBO; AltX: KBO), the multi-asset resource, development and energy company focused on Tanzania, is pleased to announce that an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment ("ESIA") Certificate has been awarded to both the Mbeya Coal Project and to the Mbeya Power Generation Project by the Tanzanian Government.
The ESIAs are an integral element of the Mbeya Coal to Power Project ("MCPP") approval process and a further milestone in the development of this critical energy project in Tanzania. The ESIA application, submitted to the government in February, is a 1,000-page document setting out the developer's technical, environmental and social assessment of the two components of the MCPP. The application was subjected to thorough review by all relevant authorities and key stakeholders before granting of approval. The ESIA constitutes a key element of corporate social responsibility and ultimately, of a company's licence to operate.
Located in South West Tanzania, the MCPP is developing a coal mine in tandem with a 300MW 'mine mouth' power station, aiming to satisfy the acute need for power in the country. The project benefits from strong local regional and governmental support, who see it as a national priority playing a key role in the Mtwara development corridor. The project, which partners with SEPCO III, a large Chinese construction and engineering company that designs, builds and operates power plants, was recently awarded General Electric's Innovative Project of The Year award.
Granting of the ESIA comes as a latest milestone in the MCPP's development cycle. The Company has already successfully completed a Power Pre-Feasibility Study, a Mining Pre-Feasibility Study, a Definitive Power Feasibility Study, a Definitive Mining Feasibility Study, an Independent Integrated Financial Model and an Integrated Bankable Feasibility Study.
Kibo Mining Plc CEO, Louis Coetzee, said, "This is terrific news for Kibo and brings us another step closer to construction. The endorsement of the MCPP as a consequence of the ESIA certification cannot be underestimated – this is probably the most important enabler for the successful and expeditious completion of the remaining development work on the MCPP.
Furthermore, we have had several very productive meetings with the newly established Ministry of Energy over the past two weeks which confirmed our view that the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") on the Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA") is progressing well and that it will be finalized shortly. Once the MOU, and thereafter the final PPA, is signed we envisage being in production in 36 months, bringing light to homes and businesses in Tanzania and making a strategic contribution towards enabling the local economy and delivering cumulative long-term value to our shareholders."


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Regional Leasing Consultant- Lakeside Apartments
MAA (Mid America Apartment Communities)
The Regional Leasing Specialist is primarily responsible for taking special roles in the leasing function of an assigned region or regions. The Regional Leasing Specialist will perform traditional leasing duties including but not limited to, conducting prospect tours, using sales closing methods to sell the prospective resident on the MAA property, completing application and lease file paperwork, securing renewals and responding to resident needs. This position is based on-site and may rotate among one or more properties at the direction of the Senior Vice President. The Regional Leasing Specialist trains and mentors new Leasing Consultants and other property personnel, conducts periodic training and discussion with Leasing Consultants regarding pertinent issues. The Regional Leasing Specialist must be willing to work weekends and rotate between multiple properties for varying lengths of time.
Reporting Relationships:
The Regional Leasing Specialist will report to an SVP. May also receive guidance for specific support from the Training Manager for Leasing Programs and the Divisional Sales and Marketing Director.
Leasing Support
Training Support
Other Duties
Special Requirement:
Regional Leasing Specialists may be required to attend classroom training at a regional office or the Corporate Office at the first opportunity to schedule after employment and when in person training is needed. MAA will provide transportation in the most cost and time efficient way. This may require air travel.
Required Skills
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, reach, twist, and lean during routine paperwork tasks. Ability to walk property and go up and down flights of stairs daily. The ability to operate a
computer keyboard and lift files. Exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from a computer.
Driving Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license or means of immediate transportation and ability to get to meetings, events, and daily activities.
Working Environment
Mostly indoor, office work but often taking prospective residents outside to show units in all types of weather conditions.
Reasoning Development
Advanced. Must comply and follow all company policies and procedures, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Must be able to think rationally beyond a specific set of instructions. Must be able to work at a fast pace, multi-task, perform duties while under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner. Must be able to interact and communicate with senior management, on-site employees, and the public in professional and pleasant manner.
Required Experience
High School diploma or equivalent and four years of full-time, successful apartment leasing or sales experience. Equivalent experience may be considered. Basic personal computer skills. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing, Communications, or related. Experience in training delivery methods.